If a night out on 6th Street isn’t your usual cup of tea, you may want to reconsider: there’s now a swanky Irish pub in the mix.
The Dead Rabbit opened on Thursday, July 4 in the Hannig Row Building, 204 E. 6th St. — one of the many incoming businesses poised to alter the area’s aesthetic in the coming years.
Now a historical landmark, the 1876 building was first owned by Joseph W. Hannig, a German immigrant and cabinetmaker who was well-known for his wine parties and his marriage to Susanna Dickinson, aka the “Messenger of the Alamo.”
It’s not just the structure’s storied history that makes The Dead Rabbit appealing — guests are immersed in Irish culture upon stepping inside. Its brick walls are flooded with Irish art, dollar bills with customer signatures decorate the back bar, and its food + drink menu is a taste of Ireland with a hint of Texas influence.
Before you Irish goodbye, here’s what else you should know:
- The Neighbourhood Café will bring brunch and coffee to the space later this month, marking the Belfast, Ireland restaurant’s US debut
- The Dead Rabbit will host weekly Sunday seisiúns (aka Irish musical performances), as well as other musicians, comedians, and more programming throughout the week
- The staff’s uniforms and its menus are designed by Irish makers
- The Dead Rabbit claims the title of the “World’s Most Awarded Pub,” earning accolades for its cocktails, bartenders, design elements, and more
- A few cocktails at the New York-based bar are exclusive to Austin: the City of Light, the First + Formosa, and the Peach Pit Fizz
Reserve a table to see it for yourself.
